Thursday, March 27, 2014

Andy McQuery, Diocesan Organizer for Oregon, Steps Down to Pursue Call to Priesthood

Integrity is proud to announce that Andy McQuery, Diocesan Organizer for Oregon and convener of the Integrity
Portland chapter since September, 2009, has been accepted by the Right Rev. Michael
Hanley as a postulant for holy orders and plans to attend Yale Divinity School in New Haven, Conn., in the fall to study for the priesthood.
He has therefore stepped down from his roles with Integrity,
although he will continue to serve on the chapter board of directors in an advisory
capacity for the next few months.

"Just as we were beginning our chapter's renewal, Andy contacted me, asking to serve," said Integrity's Vice President for Local Affairs Matt Haines, who was at the time the Diocesan Organizer for Oregon. "His humble, stalwart and faithful leadership has helped to create a culture of LGBTQ inclusion all over the diocese. Well done!"

"Andy has played a role in Integrity events throughout the diocese
of Oregon, participating in Portland, Eugene, Salem and Ashland Pride events
and leading Believe Out Loud workshops in many churches," said chapter board member Charlene McCreight, who has been elected as the new Chapter Convener. "His presence has been deeply felt and he will
be greatly missed."

At his final Integrity event, Andy said, "Tonight has been
grand and glorious, and I stand here with a heart bursting full of
gratitude. I look around this room and I
see so many people who have become good, good friends; so many who have given
abundantly of their time, talent and treasure in this shared work of justice and
reconciliation. We have come so far and done so much, and I will carry you and
many wonderful memories in my heart forever."

1 comment:

Andy has been a huge part of my conversion to becoming an Episcopalian. He is so smart, kind, and passionate about our church...and I am lucky enough to call him "friend." He will be a fantastic priest. :)

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